To build a strong and healthy local food system; to increase sustainability of independent local farmers, fishers, and food producers; and to foster stewardship of land and community through public markets.

Economic Development

Providing assistance to set up and operate farmer's market for small family farmers; assistance to farmers in developing relationships with stores and restaurants. oversight and management of publicly owned market structure that serves as microenterprise incubator for small-scale food and agricultural based businesses. Offer business development assistance, public education concerning farming and agricultural. development of community education on advantages of buying and eating fresh produce. Development of programs to increase food access in underserved areas. the balance consists mostly of annual dues, sales of produce, and sales of promotional items.